April 2016 Blog Posts (27)

In 640 an event took place that deeply affected Egypt. The Arab general Amr ibn al-As, a companion of the Prophet Mohamed, died 663, was a leader for an army who came to Egypt through Sinai Peninsula to the Nile Valley, defeating the Byzantines at Heliopolis near what is now Cairo. Within two years the Arabs had triumphed over the Nile Valley, the…

Rushbilli Gets Back in the Saddle (From the Big Easy to the Big House and Back Again)

Everyone has a past and it’s often those with one's paved with hard times that make the best stories. Especially when those people pull themselves up and are able to breakaway from past mistakes and hardships, and more onward. Rushbilli is one of those people who have seen the worst of times, but isn’t about to let his stint… Continue

The selection of Harriet Tubman, a slave-born African American abolitionist and gun owner who worked in the Underground Railroad before the Civil War is a good choice for the $20 bill because it underscores…

Stop Feeling Sorry for Yourself - You Are Not Disadvantaged

To ensure Democratic victory Hillary, Bernie, and every Democratic contender for political office needs to say this in every speech and political ad:

“Regardless of whether or not I win or lose the primary, I want every one of my supporters to be sure to vote in November. The Republicans have been trying to take away one of our most fundamental rights as a citizen of these United States – the right to vote. They have been…

On January 19, the Oakland City Council passed legislation establishing the Black Arts Movement Business District. We thank them, especially City Council President Lynette McElhaney and Moveon.org. It is time for the BAM Poets Choir and Arkestra to hit the road to complete the 27 City BAM Tour ancestor Amiri Baraka suggested to continue our cultural revolution and united front of progressive people.

Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders is calling for a political revolution. Part of his proposed revolution is breaking up the big financial institutions on Wall Street. His call has touched the hearts and minds of many progressive Democrats between the ages of 18 – 35. Let’s delve a little deeper into this proposal.

The Diamond Awards formerly known as the Duval Diamond Awards inaugurated 16 years ago by Bigga Rankin was established to celebrate not only the major artists from the south, but as a way to put Duval on the map as a major entertainment market. Artists such as Rick Ross,…

Today, Boutique Africaine, a platform to buy and sell ethnic, African-inspired clothing, accessories, and home decor items has launched. Shoppers will now be able to connect directly with a roster of talented ethnic designers, enabling them to find the unique pieces that they seek.…